}}{{tnr}}'''Ellen Lipton''' is a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing District 27 since January 1, 2009.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Ellen Cogen Lipton''' is a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing District 27. She was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

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Rep. Lipton, a patent attorney and Harvard Law graduate, also holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Williams College. Lipton lives in Huntington Woods with her husband, Marc, and their two children, Corey and Celia.

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Lipton has served on a number of boards in the community, including the State Board of Accountancy as the public representative, a position she was appointed to by [[Governor of Michigan|Gov.]] [[Jennifer Granholm]].

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==Previous offices held==

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==Biography==

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Lipton earned her bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Williams College and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. Her professional experience includes working as a patent attorney.

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She has served on a number of boards in the community, including as the public representative on the State Board of Accountancy, a position she was appointed to by Governor Granholm.

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==Committee assignments==

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===2013-2014===

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At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lipton served on the following committees:

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{{Committee Assignments

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|State = Michigan

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|year = 2012

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|Chamber = House of Representatives

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|Committee1 = Appropriations

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|Committee2 = Education

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|Chair2 = Vice-chair

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|Committee3 = Insurance

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|Committee4 = Judiciary

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|Committee5 =

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===2011-2012===

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lipton served on the following committees:

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==Voting record==

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|State = Michigan

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|year = 2011

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|Chamber = House of Representatives

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|Committee1 = Appropriations

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===2009-2010===

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In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lipton served on the following committees:

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|State = Michigan

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|year = 2009

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|Chamber = House of Representatives

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|Committee1 = Energy and Technology

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|Committee2 = Insurance

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|Committee3 = Judiciary

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|Committee4 = Tax Policy

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===Key votes of 2009-2010===

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==Issues==

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===Voting record===

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====Key votes of 2009-2010====

*<b>Click below to see how this representative voted.</b>

*<b>Click below to see how this representative voted.</b>

* [http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/12990 Super Speedway], Lawmakers voting on whether TO EXTEND A SPECIAL TAX PERK for a super speedway.

* [http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/12990 Super Speedway], Lawmakers voting on whether TO EXTEND A SPECIAL TAX PERK for a super speedway.

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*[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/10496 Subsidize Manufacture of Electric Cars], Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for makers of plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.

*[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/10496 Subsidize Manufacture of Electric Cars], Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for makers of plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.

*[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/10496 Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations], Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

*[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/10496 Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations], Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

On November 04, 2008, Ellen Lipton ran for District 27 of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], beating David Micola and Shelly Bane. <ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/08GEN/08027000.html ''Michigan House of Representatives official election results for 2008'']</ref>

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On November 4, 2008, Lipton ran for District 27 of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], beating David Micola and Shelly Bane. <ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/08GEN/08027000.html ''Michigan House of Representatives official election results for 2008'']</ref>

|office2012=[[Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2012|Michigan State House, District 27]]

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|totalraised2010=35375

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|result2010=Won

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|office2010=[[Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2010|Michigan State House, District 27]]

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|totalraised2008=102698

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|result2008=Won

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|office2008=[[Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2008|Michigan State House, District 27]]

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===2012===

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{{State leg donor}}

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{{SLP donor box 2012

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===2010===

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In 2010, Lipton received $35,375 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=MI&y=2010&f=H&so=O&p=1#sorttable Follow the Money - 2010 contributions]</ref>

[http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/cgi-bin/cfr/contrib_anls_res.cgi?can_last_name=Lipton&sched=*&sort_1=common_name&sort_2=amount&sched=* Contributions Report] from Michigan Secretary of State

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===Contact===

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Rep. Ellen Lipton<br>

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N0791 House Office Building<br>

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P.O. Box 30014<br>

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Lansing, MI 48909-7514<br>

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(517) 373-0478<br>

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EllenLipton@house.mi.gov<br>

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==Scorecards==

==Scorecards==

===Tea Party Scorecard===

===Tea Party Scorecard===

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.<ref name="Tea3">[http://www.michiganvotes.org/VotingIndex.aspx?ID=736 ''Michigan Votes,'' "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012]</ref>

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.<ref name="Tea3">[http://www.michiganvotes.org/VotingIndex.aspx?ID=736 ''Michigan Votes,'' "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012]</ref>

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====January 2011 - March 2012====

====January 2011 - March 2012====

'''Ellen Lipton''' received a '''10%''' rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.<ref name="Tea3"/>

'''Ellen Lipton''' received a '''10%''' rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.<ref name="Tea3"/>

==Personal==

==Personal==

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Lipton and her husband Marc have two children.

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Lipton and her husband, Marc, have two children.

==Recent news==

==Recent news==

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Sneak Attack, Lawmakers voting on whether to allow public schools to EXPAND THE USE OF SINKING FUND property tax spending.

Grapes of Wrath, Lawmakers voting on whether TO BAN home shipment of beer and wine to Michigan consumers.

Subsidize Manufacture of Electric Cars, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for makers of plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.

Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Lipton is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Lipton raised a total of $156,668 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 1, 2013.[4]

Scorecards

Tea Party Scorecard

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[5]

January 2011 - March 2012

Ellen Lipton received a 10% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[5]

Personal

Lipton and her husband, Marc, have two children.

Recent news

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